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Last update: 4 hours agoUK Economy Watch: UK GDP for March and Q1 lands today, with economists warning the Iran-war shock may have flipped growth negative in March and set up a “weak growth and high inflation” year. Middle East Energy & Finance: Iraq’s power crunch is increasingly a single geopolitical equation—gas from Iran keeps lights on, while the money flows through a US-influenced financial system. Tariffs Debate: A new Brookings discussion argues Trump’s 2025 tariffs haven’t hit the US economy as badly as models predicted, shifting the conversation from “damage” to “how much and where.” Small Business Pressure: In Vermont, a small-business owner highlights how rising credit-card fees squeeze margins and pushes for state action. Digital Rules for VAT: South Africa’s e-invoicing push would move VAT from periodic to near real-time compliance, forcing finance systems upgrades. Business Risk & Disruption: A fire at New Soweto Market destroyed multiple stalls, while a Delhi “Skin Doctor” influencer was arrested in a high-profile dispute. AI & Big Tech Governance: Court filings show OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has $2B+ in stakes tied to companies that did business with OpenAI, as regulators and lawmakers press for conflict controls.
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